Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

Run the scenic trails of Chickasaw Trace Park in Tennessee. This event features 5K and 15K distances, with proceeds supporting local park preservation. Participants receive a free shirt and refreshments on the course.

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six-hour endurance test. Runners face a trail 5K every hour, with the goal of completing all six laps to earn the final medal. The event combines pacing on natural terrain with a national leaderboard and prize structu..

A private-land ultrarun in Franklin, TN on a mostly single-track 2-mile loop offering **200-mile** and **100-mile** set-distance races with long time limits, significant elevation gain, self-supported rules, and strict no-pets and no-refund..

Test your endurance at Shelby Farms by completing ten 5k runs every two and a half hours over a full day. This mental and physical challenge includes hot meals and trail running through the day and night.

Rim Runner Trail Races in Sewanee TN use a large rim loop through Franklin State Forest, offering races from a half marathon up to 100 miles with substantial elevation gains and distinctive buckle and whiskey barrel awards.

A trail running event near Summertown, Tennessee with 50 mile, marathon, half marathon, 6 mile, 5k and kids distances. Proceeds support Swan Conservation Trust and free car camping is available near the start.

A trail race at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station that raises funds for foster children through New To You, Inc. Features marked 5K and 10K loops, a mix of grassy/jeep-road and technical singletrack, and dog-friendly policies.

A trail 5K along North Chickamauga Creek at Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with options for a wildflower walk, a ruck event that collects food donations, and a nonracing Sleepy Sasquatch entry to support Ivy Academy athletics.

Experience 800 acres of natural beauty at the Bells Bend 6 Miler. Run along the Cumberland River on soft grass and dirt trails during this community event held alongside the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event on a USATF certified 0.5724 mile loop in downtown Knoxville. Timed races and an open ruck division include weigh in rules, livestream coverage, a central aid station and on-site amenities.

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

A weekend trail event in Bristol VA offering 50K, 25K and a 3 mile walk on riverside trails with swinging bridges, a fire tower climb, aid stations and chip timing.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Experience a foam filled course at the Music City Raceway in Goodlettsville. Participants pass through multiple foam stations and enjoy a post race celebration at this community focused event for all ages.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Support A Soldiers Child Foundation at Henry Horton State Park with trail races and obstacle courses ranging from 5K to a full marathon. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with games food and music for the whole family.

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..